The University of Iowa earned a gold sustainability rating from STARS, excelling in sustainability courses, a coal-free campus, and Iowa Initiatives for Sustainable Communities.

The University of Iowa will launch the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability in fall 2025, integrating social and natural sciences to tackle environmental challenges.

The University of Iowa is launching the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability in fall 2025, combining departments to enhance interdisciplinary research and sustainability education.

The Edge of Space Academy offers immersive research in space-based instrumentation, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in Earth, atmospheric, solar, and space science.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will establish the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability and reorganize language departments to enhance student success and collaboration.

Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences explored chemistry and sustainability in Europe, learning about climate change and sustainable practices in cities and industries.

Dr. Matthew Dannenberg recieved the James Van Allen Natural Sciences Fellowship for 2024-2025.

Graduate students Samuel Taylor and Austin Tang competed in the 3 Minute Thesis finals, with Samuel Taylor winning second prize.

On November 9th, Dr. Heather Sander’s class visited MacBride Nature Recreation Area, where students helped remove invasive Autumn Olive, learning about restoration and habitat management.

Dr. Susan Meerdink has received the ICRU Distinguished Mentor Award, recognizing her impactful mentorship in student research and creative work.